Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 702603 & 702604) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 702603 & 702604) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Teaninich
£38
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 702603 & 702604) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Lower East Side |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.95 | £29.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 702603 & 702604) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 702603 & 702604) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lower East Side Blended Malt is better value at £30 vs £38.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 702603 & 702604) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£37.95 vs £29.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 702603 & 702604) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Lower?
Lower East Side Blended Malt is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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